The best we could do: an illustrated memoir
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New York : Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
Format:
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc:
327 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Status:
Description

The author describes her experiences as a young Vietnamese immigrant, highlighting her family's move from their war-torn home to the United States in graphic novel format.

"Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves."--Publisher description.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781419718779, 1419718770, 9781419718786, 1419718789
UPC:
40027764714
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UG
Level 4.4, 2 Points
Lexile code:
GN: Graphic Novel
Lexile measure:
600

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Description
The author describes her experiences as a young Vietnamese immigrant, highlighting her family's move from their war-torn home to the United States in graphic novel format.
Description
"Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves."--Publisher description.
Awards
Booklist Editor's Choice/Adult Books for Young Adults 2017; Nominations: National Book Critics Circle: Bio/Autobio Finalist 2017.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Bui, T. (2017). The best we could do: an illustrated memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Bui, Thi. 2017. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Bui, Thi, The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Bui, Thi. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.

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